Prices at 4 hospitals in Plano, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $607 — 79% above the US median ($340), roughly 12.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $588 | $497 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 14.9% |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plan | Plano, TX | $588 | $481 | — | 158 min | 15.0% |
| Childrens Medical Center Plano | Plano, TX | $625 | $551 | — | — | — |
| Medical City Plano | Plano, TX | $1,322 | $245 | ★ 3/5 | 138 min | 16.5% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $607 — about 12.9× the Medicare rate ($47). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($94).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $981 list price could save about $374 (38%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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